Town of Wethersfield

• 933 Silas Deane Highway - 180 Nutrition - Sports Supplement and Smoothie Bar.
• 123 Progress Drive - CREC School - A final CO has now been issued for this expansion and renovation project.
• Goff Brook Shoppes - The former Giovanni's Pizza is under new ownership and has been renamed Sofia's Brick Oven Pizza.

• 840 Silas Deane Highway - Former Manny's Auto - interior improvements are under way for the Centerpoint Community Church to renovate and occupy this space.
• 322 Silas Deane Highway - Lifeline Financial - Construction is underway for interior and exterior improvements to convert this building for office use.
• 1290 Silas Deane Highway - A building permit has been filed for interior remodeling of the first floor (20,000 s.f.) to accommodate ITT Technical School.
• Wethersfield Shopping Center - A building permit has been filed to renovate and expand space to accommodate the relocation of Once Upon A Child.
• The former Kyoto Steakhouse at 2138 Berlin Turnpike is being remodeled under new ownership and will reopen as Yuan Asian Bistro.
• Goff Brook Shops - The Farm Fresh Produce Market recently closed.

• Preliminary plans have been submitted to the PZC by a developer interested in developing property on the Berlin Turnpike for a 150 unit apartment complex.
• Consulted with new owner of former Ritz Camera building - 526 Silas Deane Highway and he has submitted an application for a façade improvement loan for this property.
• A façade improvement application has been filed by the owner of the property at 318 Silas Deane Highway and the building that houses Hair Innovators Beauty Salon.

Economic Development and Improvement Commission

• On December 7 town staff attended a meeting with the Metro Hartford Alliance to discuss renewing our membership services with this organization.
• On December 8 a closing was held for a façade improvement loan for the renovations to the building that includes Mila Fabric and New England Patio and Hearth.
• The new Town Guide and Business Directory has been distributed to all residents in town via the December issue of Wethersfield Life. This year's edition includes a more comprehensive business directory than ever before.
• This year's Salute To Business was held on Tuesday December 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Country Club. The EDIC recognized 38 businesses this year including new businesses, businesses that have been in town for 35-40 years and those that have had significant accomplishments over the past year. Attendance at this years event was the largest we have had and nearly 150 people helped us celebrate these business accomplishments.
• On Wednesday morning January 13 at 8 a.m. in the Council Chambers in Town Hall the EDIC will be hosting a breakfast meeting with the business community to discuss the creation of a Shop Wethersfield program. Over 50 local businesses expressed an interest in participating in these meetings. All are welcome.
• The Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Annual State of the Town Breakfast at the Community Center on January 21 at 7:30 a.m.

Tourism/ Preserve America

• Preliminary design concepts have been submitted and are being reviewed for the wayfinding signage program. Final design specifications are on hold pending an upcoming meeting with the Connecticut Department of Transportation.